Abstract
Self-induced plasma gratings are now routinely used in inertial confinement fusion experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) to achieve precise spatio-temporal control of the laser energy deposition directly inside the fusion targets. This novel capability is enabled by applying a few Å wavelength shifts between different groups of beams, in order to control the direction and level of light scattering off these plasma gratings. A new wavelength tuning capability was added on the NIF in January 2020 to extend the range of applications of plasma gratings; such applications include the control of several asymmetry modes during the implosion, and mitigation of backscatter from stimulated Raman or Brillouin scattering.
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